Feb 12, 2022 - Sports

In photos: U.S. men's hockey tops Canada in Winter Olympics Day 8 highlights

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Team USA celebrates after scoring a goal against Team Canada. Photo: Mao Jianjun/China News Service via Getty Images

The Team USA men's hockey team beat Team Canada, 4-2, in a preliminary round showdown at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Saturday, beating their rivals for the first time since 2010.

The big picture: Day 8 of the Games saw Team USA win its fifth gold medal in Beijing — Lindsey Jacobellis and Nick Baumgartner came from behind to win the first-ever mixed team snowboard cross.

Lindsey Jacobellis of Team United States (right) crosses the finish line during the mixed team snowboard cross finals on Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

Lindsey Jacobellis and Nick Baumgartner of the United States celebrate their gold medal win during the mixed team snowboard cross at Genting Snow Park during the Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 12 in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo: Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of Team United States skate during the ice dance rhythm dance on Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Capital Indoor Stadium on Feb. 12. Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Team China competes during the women's team pursuit quarterfinals on Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Speed Skating Oval on Feb. 12. Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Novie McCabe of Team United States competes during the women's cross-country 4x5km relay. Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images

Gold medalist Hannah Neise of Team Germany reacts after the women's skeleton heat 4 on Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games at National Sliding Centre on Feb. 12 in Yanqing, China. Photo: Adam Pretty/Getty Images

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In photos: U.S. men's hockey tops Canada in Winter Olympics Day 8 highlights

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